Winning isn't everything in the game of basketball, but who wants to come in second? It takes dedication and discipline to be the best, and the Shohoku High hoops team wants to be just that. They have one last year to make their captain's dream of reaching the finals come true--will they do it? Takehiko Inoue's legendary beloved basketball manga is finally here and the tale of a lifetime is in your hands.

Hanamichi Sakuragi's got no game with girls—none at all! It doesn't help that he's known for throwing down at a moment's notice and always coming out on top. A hopeless bruiser, he's been rejected by 50 girls in a row! All that changes when he meets the girl of his dreams, Haruko, and she's actually not afraid of him! When she introduces him to the game of basketball, his life is changed forever...

Notes:- Includes a oneshot called 10 Days After.

- In 1995 Slam Dunk received the 40th Shogakukan Manga Award for shounen.

I created an account just so I can give a review on this masterpiece. It's an understatement to just say that slam dunk is the pinnacle of the sports genre, it's a classic and ranks right at the top even when compared to other genre.

Amazing art, amazing character development, amazing humour and story-telling at its best. The most magical thing about slam dunk is that you will come to love every single character, even from the rival schools. My favorite character in the entire series does even come from the main team.

Even after 14 years when I first read the series, my love for this series remains strong and I still take the books out to re-read once in a while. The ending was epic in it's own right. As much as I prayed and pestered inoue to make a sequel, I knew the ending couldn't have been more perfect. Inoue sensei knows it too, that there is no way he can make a sequel without risking slam dunk's legacy. The only wish I have is to at least finish the anime version right to the last chapter, damnit!

Truly an all time classic! The fact that it's the best ever selling manga per volume in Japan speaks volumes!

Well i watched the anime and manga, and at the end of both i got a little upset , because there still things not ended yet, like what is gonna be sakuragi future as player, he was improving so well , i think a sequel should be made, cause it is a great manga but the ending is not that proper, i like the new manga that the autor made , but still would be nice Slam Dunk having a sequel.

I do not normally like sports manga. But Slam Dunk is simply incredible. The characters are likeable, and the games are exciting and easy to understand (this coming from someone who'd rather watch paint dry on a wall than watch a basketball match, real or fictional). It took a while to get used to the art style (I don't read older manga very often) but if the art is clear enough to communicate the complex actions involved in a basketball match, I think it must be good. Some people complain about the ending, but I'd rather have the manga end early at a time where the creator feels is appropriate than have it drag on and turn into a mess like Bleach and most other long series.

Art is top notch. Characters that are believable, likeable and can understand and get behind. Very funny. Good character-driven story. Tense and exciting confrontations in the basketball court. Perhaps I'm a tad let down by the ending, but not that much. If you like sports manga, funny manga or simply manga in general - read this. Inoue Takehiko is one of the best current mangakas.

For me this is simply why I read manga and what makes them so much better than american or any other comics . This is the 'Friends' version of manga haven't met one guy who has not loved it . Like all fans I hope for the day when Inoue san picks up the story again .

Slam Dunk is the best sports manga ever. There will never be another sports manga like this. If you are a manga reader this is a must read manga because it is a classic. For anyone that doesn't know, this manga help mainstream basketball in Japan.

Okay so when you start the manga, the story may be slow at first because hanamichi(main character) has to learn the basics, but he gets a lot better. The manga gives you so many emotions including sadness(you know what I'm talking about if you read the manga or when you do), joy, and happiness. Most mangas today that are long gradually starts getting boring and you want to skim them like Detective Conan, Naruto, Hajime no Ippo, etc... but this manga makes you want more.

Another amazing thing is the drama. During this one game in the manga, it was AMAZING literally. It gave me chills and my heart started beating faster; i couldn't keep still. If a manga does that to you than the manga is something. The game you want to know is in the spoiler box if you want to really know.

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The Sannoh vs Shohoku match was simply amazing. During that game, it literal gave me chills and excitement to see what was going to happen after each chapter.

Overall I gave this manga a REAL 9.5/10 because of the ending. The author could have extended the manga but he didn't and I said REAL rating because I always see many people overrating mangas with 9s and 10s when they are not. Btw there are many people that aren't into basketball but still like this manga so give it a try if your not a sports person.

At times the plot was purely comical and at others it was heartrending, but by the end of the novel everything fell into place and I was completely satisfied. The combination of comedy with a truly inspirational story left a great impression.

This manga is just superb!!It's so humorous and later it became so exciting as the story keeps on going further!! The character development especially of the protagonist is brilliant!To be frank, I don't have any word to praise this manga!!I don't like basketball much but this manga made me take interest in so much that I secretly even wished to take part in a basketball competition!! You know, such manga can even change your life!!

I have read more than 20 manga long manga(of course I have read more but they are not 'long ones'! Everyone has its own feature and different plot, but when I compare 'SLAM DUNK' to any other other manga, then inspite of based on a different storyline I'll declare 'SLAM DUNK' best of all!!This manga has so much to say!!I cried and got sentimental on various places while reading it and even laughed out as hard as I can on some other hilarious places! The action is so thrilling that you will feel absorbed into the story!!

This manga has all what one desires!If you really are someone who likes quality manga, then it's impossible for you to not to read it!!Even if you don't like long manga, then too you can try this one as an exception for sure!I promise you that you will never feel like not going any further, instead you will desire to read more and more!!I don't want to criticize anyone here, but those who gave or will give this manga a rating less than 9 don't know this for sure that what is a 'good and quality' manga! They are not true lovers of manga, I can guarantee this!! Even if everyone's view point is different, there is no way that anyone who truly understands manga can ever give 'Slam Dunk' a rating of less than 9...!! (And in my view there is no way you can give it a rating of less than 9.5)

At last, I'll say it's a "masterpiece" and a work of genius!!It's a perfect mixture of "humor," "action," "emotion," "sports."

People do "thumbs-up" for the things they really like but I'm doing "body-up" for 'Slam Dunk.'

My most favorite sports team whether you ask about real one or about virtual one, I'll shout only one name "SHOHOKU HIGH........!!" It's my favorite team not only in this world but in this entire universe! Because no other team, no matter whatever the sport is can have such genius, unique, talented and hard-working players.......!! It's an amazingggggg........ team!!!!!

I'm a die hard fan of this manga and everyone should think about it the way I think!!I really....... want it's sequel but it's not in my or in any other's hand because it only depends on manga-ka whether he wants to continue or not!Ah.......! I really wanted a happy ending with Shohoko High winning the National Championship!!And that's why I really wanted a sequel! A sequel in which the former captain of Shohoku High will come and see his team winning the Championship in front of his eyes!!Ah............! It would be so much wonderful to see it................!!

I don't think that even 10 out of 10 is sufficient, if it was for me I'll give it 100 out of 10 but I'm helpless because there's no more option!!